DeMarco Murray announces retirement from the NFL
One of the most productive running backs in the NFL has retired
NFL veteran running back DeMarco Murray announced his retirement from the NFL on ESPN’s NFL Live Friday afternoon.
Murray was coming off a productive season for the Tennesee Titans, but had not found a home in free agency this offseason.
Murray was one of the top running backs available in free agency this year and has been one of the most productive in recent years. According to ESPN Stats and Info, Murray is third in rush attempts (1,604), third in rush yards (7,174) and fourth in rushing touchdowns (49) since Dallas drafted him in 2011.
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After a four seasons and a breakout campaign with Dallas Murray became one of the top backs in the NFL. He first came onto the scene after two average seasons with Dallas and broke out in 2013 with 1,121 yards and his first Pro Bowl season.
Once Murray became the full-time starter in Dallas the following year he led the league with 1,845 yards and 13 touchdowns. His success carried him to the division rival Philadelphia Eagles in free agency, where he spent just one year with limited success under Chip Kelly.
After the firing of Kelly in Philadelphia, general manager Howie Roseman traded Murray to Tennessee to move up 13 spots in the 2016 NFL Draft.
Murray bounced back in two seasons with the Titans, which included a 1,287 yard season in 2016 and a Pro Bowl selection.
The arrival of Heisman Trophy winner Derrick Henry spelled a short tenure for Murray in Tennesse, though the two created one of the best tandems in the league last season.
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